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Find Special Olympics Near Me
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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful placeβone athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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What We Do
What We Do
Sports
Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
Inclusive Leadership
Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Community Impact
Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
In the News
Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
Always On
Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Events
Events
Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 β 11 July 2026.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 β 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 β 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
Host an Event
Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
USA Games 2026
June 20 β 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
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ππ€π«ππ ππ£π€π¬π¨ - Episode Six: Sitar Arts Center Part 2
Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts β and a whole lot of rhythm β shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.
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ππ€π«ππ ππ£π€π¬π¨ - Episode Nine: Is Novie on the Nice List?
Over 2% of the world lives with some form of hearing loss. Imagine if every holiday tradition was designed to include them. As Deaf Santa Claus, Charles Graves laughs, signs, listens and understands in a way only someone whoβs lived the Deaf experience can. For some children, heβs the first Santa they can truly communicate with. His presence reminds us that representation isnβt just powerful, itβs magical.Download Transcript
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MagnΓΊs Captures the Spirit of Sport in Cyprus
When sports directors from across Europe and Asia gathered in Cyprus, the focus was on strengthening sport, expanding opportunity, and shaping the future of Special Olympics. For Magnus, the conference represented something more personal, a meaningful next chapter in his own journey.
Athletes
Why we Play Unified
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Katherine Dalusong
, September 09, 2017
UNIFIED SPORTS IS THE BRIDGE TO SOCIAL INCLUSION
Sport Partnerships
International Cheer Union
In April of 2018, The International Cheer Union (ICU), the recognized World Governing Body of Cheerleading and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a partnership that will develop Special Olympics cheerleading programs in the North America region, and support the programβs expansion to other regions of the world.
Sport Partnerships
FIBA Europe
Theβ―FIBA Foundationβ―and Special Olympics International partnership was established on 16 June 2019 with the aim to promote basketball as a tool for social development and inclusion.
Sport Partnerships
International Softball Federation
On June 28th, 2011 in Athens, Greece a proclamation was signed between the International Softball Federation and Special Olympics proclaiming the ISFβs unanimous support of and affinity for Special Olympics and itβs softball players. The ISF and Special Olympics have pledged to promote each otherβs organizations while engaging their regional and national governing bodies and programs to grow the sport of softball and increasing opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to improve their skills and demonstrate their capabilities while using sport to create more inclusive communities worldwide.
Sport Partnerships
Union EuropΓ©enne de Cyclisme
The European Cycling Union (UEC) represents 51 affiliated nations in Europe. The UEC is one of the 5 continental confederations which are members of the International Cycling Union (UCI).
Sports
Bowling
This page draws together bowling-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.
Sports
Cricket
This page draws together cricket-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.
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